1. Japanese Minister Kikawada Hitoshi, in charge of the Northern Territories, aims to restart visits for former Japanese residents to their ancestors' graves on the disputed islands controlled by Russia.
2. The grave visits were halted due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
3. Kikawada plans to use diplomatic channels provided by the Japanese foreign ministry to negotiate with Russia, aiming to facilitate the resumption of these visits.
2. The grave visits were halted due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
3. Kikawada plans to use diplomatic channels provided by the Japanese foreign ministry to negotiate with Russia, aiming to facilitate the resumption of these visits.
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Summary
Japanese Minister Kikawada Hitoshi seeks diplomatic negotiations with Russia to resume ancestor grave visits for former Japanese residents on disputed Northern Territories, halted due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The minister plans to use foreign ministry channels to facilitate the resumption
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251109_01/#summary
Date: Nov. 9, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-09
Created: 2025/11/09 02:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:34
Last Read: 2025/11/09 06:38